"What started as quiet pleasure at a holiday reunion evolved into a celebration of communal gratitude toward the community giants who shaped generations," Kirst writes.
LeRoi Johnson graduated Canisius College in 1971, and helped to diversify campus as a student. However he said Thursday's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action is a step back in time.
Celebrate Black History Month this February with local art exhibitions that highlight the contributions of Black visual artists. These three diverse exhibitions in Western New York bring Black art to the forefront:
By Jeffrey Heras January 27, 2023 In his first retrospective currently on view at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, artist LeRoi Johnson invites folks to view a collection of works that embrace his experiences as a Black American. Inspired by his surroundings and global perspectives, Johnson explores narratives in identity, social justice and Afrocentrism to create